ODDS OF LOVE : SEASON ELEVEN

Episode 20

Richard was amazed as he leaned on his cane and stepped around his husband towards his son. And apparent new daughter in law. " Married? First you two are only seventeen and sixteen. Both still in highschool. Juniors at that. You two are not ready for marriage much less raising a child. And your mother didn't mention any marriage to me when she called."

Niles grinned like he knew a big secret. " I know more about being a father than you do. Hopefully you'll be a better more generous grandfather. And Mother didn't know. She does now. Afraid she is a little upset over it. "

Mary giggled. " She threw a very expensive vase when we told her. Poor vase. That could have been our wedding gift. "

Niles pressed a kiss to her hand. " Don't worry, babe. I'm sure Father here will give us a way better wedding gift. Right, Richard? You say it best with cash. What about a trust fund for the baby? And a place of our own since we are currently staying with good old Matilda ? To start. I am the first born after all. "

Nigel shook his head. " Don't be a silly bugger. Why would he give you anything after you tried to kill him in England? He told me. He told me everything. You're lucky not to be in a British prison. "

Mary thinned her lips. " Stop being so judgemental, Mister Found On The Street ! Niles said that was all a misunderstanding made worse by that senile old grandfather of his. Niles really loves his father, don't you, baby ? He just was thrown by.... the two of you. "

Niles added ," And you have nothing to do with this. Why don't you run off and play with the other children, Nigel? "

Mary and Niles both laughed as Nigel simmered with the fury he was trying to hold in.

Richard shook his head. " Your mother is not the only one upset over all this. You are not really ready for a responsibility like marriage and children, Niles. Mary too. And you will respect my husband. I am not rewarding any of this with gifts. "

Nigel came to his side and took his hand, squeezing it in support. " Mary , I agree with Richard. You're too young to be a wife and mother. You have not even graduated yet. I can't believe Mum said this was ok. "

Mary just rolled her eyes as Niles said sharply," Fine. There's more than one way to get a trust fund you know, Richard. Come on, babe. "